Hetty Kate & Band (australian Singer) at The Music Village

THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Enjoy an evening of sparkling standards with Paris-based Australian singer Hetty Kate and award winning Australian guitarist James Sherlock. Hetty and James have been making music together for over a decade, including the release of three albums and appearances at many festivals and clubs across Australia and New Zealand.

Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, award-winning guitarist James Sherlock is a first call accompanist for touring jazz artists. Known for a lyrical, elegant and refined approach to his instrument, as well as playing with warmth and humour. James began his musical training with classical studies, before turning to jazz. Career highlights include playing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Sheila Jordan, Cyrille Aimee and opening for George Benson at the Montreux Jazz Festival....

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THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Enjoy an evening of sparkling standards with Paris-based Australian singer Hetty Kate and award winning Australian guitarist James Sherlock. Hetty and James have been making music together for over a decade, including the release of three albums and appearances at many festivals and clubs across Australia and New Zealand.

Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, award-winning guitarist James Sherlock is a first call accompanist for touring jazz artists. Known for a lyrical, elegant and refined approach to his instrument, as well as playing with warmth and humour. James began his musical training with classical studies, before turning to jazz. Career highlights include playing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Sheila Jordan, Cyrille Aimee and opening for George Benson at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Pure of tone, and sweet sounding, vocalist Hetty Kate has a great love of the American songbook and a real charisma on stage. A popular swing singer with a large repertoire, Hetty has been touring the world for over 15 years and has released nine albums. A natural entertainer, Hetty has sung with Australian legend James Morrison, guitarist Peter Bernstein and performed at clubs and festivals in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

For this concert, Hetty Kate and James Sherlock will be performing alongside celebrated Belgian pianist Maxime Moyaerts. Enjoy favourites from Hetty Kate's album releases along with musical treasures from the swing, cool jazz and bop eras.

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